B027-05_Jun_22_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) solicitation issued by the City of Meriden, Connecticut for the furnishing and installation of a new 800 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) at the Meriden Police Department. The turnkey project scope includes all associated excavation, bollard installation, conduit and feeder installation, system annunciation, engineered installation services, temporary generator rental, complete system switchover, startup, operational testing, and commissioning. The solicitation opened June 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EDT and closes July 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Police Department Rear Parking Lot (44 Hanover Street). Bidders must conduct a thorough site examination to familiarize themselves with existing conditions. Questions from vendors will be accepted through July 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The contract will be awarded via Purchase Order and Standard Construction Agreement incorporating EJCDC terms. Bids must remain open for ninety days from the bid opening date.

Bidders must submit a Bid Bond equal to 10 percent of the bid amount, and the successful contractor must provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond each for 100 percent of the contract price with a corporate surety approved by the City. The City is exempt from federal excise taxes and Connecticut state and local sales and use taxes, which should not be included in bid pricing. The contract is subject to Build America Buy America Act domestic-content requirements for infrastructure projects. Prevailing wage rates apply, with the contractor responsible for securing and maintaining compliance. A local preference applies: City-based businesses with a principal place of business within Meriden boundaries may accept award at the lowest bid price if their bid does not exceed the lowest bid by more than 10 percent. Payment will be made no less than thirty days following completion of services. All bids must be submitted electronically via the City eProcurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/meridenct. Questions should be directed to Susan Martel at 203-630-4115, smartel@meridenct.gov, or 203-630-3852 (fax).